Blending Techniques For Beginners. Oil Painting Tutorial

Blending can be one of the most challenging skills for beginner oil painters, especially when painting realistic fur. In this video, Blending Techniques for Beginners, I break down how to blend oil paint effectively using a wet-on-wet (alla prima) approach, focusing specifically on painting a brown Labrador. You’ll learn when blending improves realism and when it can actually work against you, how to avoid muddy colours, and how to create soft, natural transitions of value and temperature in fur. I cover brush choice, solvents and mediums, paint consistency, and how to work from big shapes to small shapes to achieve believable, expressive results. This video is ideal for beginner to intermediate artists who want to improve their oil painting blending, paint softer edges, and gain more control when working wet on wet. In this video you’ll learn: How to blend oil paint for realistic fur When to blend and when not to Wet-on-wet (alla prima) blending techniques Brush selection for blending oil paint How paint consistency affects blending Using values and colour temperature correctly How to avoid over-blending and muddy colour Whether you’re new to oil painting or struggling to get smooth transitions, these techniques will help you create more confident, natural-looking animal portraits. 3rd July Workshop: https://sarahhallidayart.com/products/3rd-july-one-day-oil-painting-workshop-for-beginners-artists